Columbia Gorge Community College

400 E Scenic Dr
The Dalles, OR 97058
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Tel: (541) 506-6000
www.cgcc.edu
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  • Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Candidacy is not accreditation nor does it ensure eventual accreditation. Candidate for Accreditation is a status of affiliation with the Commission which indicates that the institution has achieved initial recognition and is progressing toward accreditation. CGCC, until separate accreditation, if granted, delivers college credit instruction, certificates and degrees through its contract with Portland Community College (PCC) which is accredited through the NWCCU. Credits, certificates and degrees earned at CGCC appear on PCC transcripts and are transferable to four-year institutions, subject to the specific policies of those institutions. Columbia Gorge Community College contracts with Portland Community College for many instructional, financial aid, and student records services.

School Highlights

Columbia Gorge Community College serves 803 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 46%.

Top Rankings

Columbia Gorge Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Oregon for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 73% over five years.
Columbia Gorge Community College(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty59 staff108 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Columbia Gorge Community College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 33:1 over five years.
The Columbia Gorge Community College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment803 students2,061 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio14:144:1
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# Full-Time Students321 students853 students
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# Part-Time Students482 students1,208 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
29%
13%
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% Black		-
4%
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% White
63%
54%
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
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% Unknown races
2%
17%
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Diversity Score0.520.66
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College Completion Rate
20%
20%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$38,100$34,800
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,636 is less than the state average of $4,676. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,636 is less than the state average of $7,715. The out-state tuition has declined by 57% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,636$4,676
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Out-State Tuition Fees$3,636$7,715
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid65%82%
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Median Debt for Graduates$13,499$13,425
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,667$6,406
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Columbia Gorge Community College is Mt Hood Community College (58.6 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Mt Hood Community College
    Mt Hood Community College Photo - Mt. Hood Community College Campus
    Public
    28,000 students | 58.60 Mi26000 SE Stark St
    Gresham, OR 97030
    (503) 491-6422     58.6028,000
  • Clackamas Community College
    Public
    6,064 students | 69.60 Mi19600 Molalla Ave
    Oregon City, OR 97045
    (503) 594-6000     69.606,064
  • Clark College
    Public
    9,878 students | 70.80 Mi1933 Fort Vancouver Way
    Vancouver, WA 98663
    (360) 992-2000     70.809,878
  • Concorde Career College-Portland
    Public
    404 students | 70.80 Mi1425 NE Irving Street, Bldg 300
    Portland, OR 97232
    (503) 281-4181     70.80404
  • Carrington College-Portland
    Private for-profit
    234 students | 70.90 Mi2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Fl.
    Portland, OR 97232
    (503) 761-6100     70.90234
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 803 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,636
  • Out-state tuition: $3,636
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
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For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,676 per year for in-state students and $7,715 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,361 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Concorde Career College-Portland. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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